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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose spirit does Vanessa feel in the room as she views books and engravings in Grandpa Nye's library?
(a) Tecumseh's.
(b) William Henry Harrison's.
(c) Grandma Nye's.
(d) Uncle Joab's.

2. For what does Grandpa Nye remain passionate?
(a) Antiques.
(b) Books.
(c) Cars.
(d) Wine.

3. The death of which historical figure is marked by a piece of marble sitting by a roadside?
(a) Teddy Roosevelt.
(b) Tecumseh.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Annie Oakley.

4. How did Grandpa Nye travel across Canada as a young man?
(a) Train.
(b) Boat.
(c) Car.
(d) Bus.

5. Which branch of the military does Dirk join?
(a) Army.
(b) Marines.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Navy.

6. From what city does Dirk ship out to service?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) New York.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Miami.

7. What does Grandpa Nye share with schools in Cincinnati for Egyptian studies?
(a) Slides of his trip to Cairo.
(b) His miniature pyramids.
(c) A muffified cat.
(d) A replica of King Tut's tomb.

8. What is the name of Vanessa's canvas jacket?
(a) Rainy Day Ruthie.
(b) Smelly-Boy.
(c) Wynn Breaker.
(d) Old Mac.

9. Instead of going to bed, Vaness and Lisa ____________________.
(a) Went to the movies.
(b) Went sailing in the moonlight.
(c) Met Dirk and Elihu.
(d) Went skinny dipping.

10. Vanessa stops doing homework to __________________.
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Help her mother prepare dinner.
(c) Go to a movie.
(d) Go swimming.

11. What do Vanessa and Grandpa Nye enjoy together as if in some Indian ritual?
(a) Chanting.
(b) Buffalo burgers.
(c) Cigars.
(d) Hunting.

12. James DeGolyer came to Canada, moved to Massachusetts and eventually settled in _____________.
(a) Georgia.
(b) New York.
(c) Maine.
(d) Ohio.

13. What did Vanessa and Lisa wish they could do with Grandpa Nye?
(a) Go on a canoe trip.
(b) Visit Indian burial grounds.
(c) Take a train ride.
(d) Climb a mountain.

14. Who betrayed James DeGolyer while on a scouting expedition in Canada?
(a) Two Indians.
(b) His brother.
(c) His captain.
(d) A scout.

15. Where does the family go to dinner the night before they leave for vacation?
(a) Olive Garden.
(b) Buck's Diner.
(c) Grandpa Nye's house.
(d) McDonald's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lisa and Vanessa go to the basement with Grandpa Nye to do?

2. What has Grandpa Nye always considered to be his friends during his life?

3. Grandpa Nye says that the roads the family will take on vacation are the same paths traveled by _______________ in the Indian campaigns of the 1790s.

4. What type of figurines are in the armoire at Grandpa Nye's house?

5. What had James DeGolyer studied to be?

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